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 IAE President and CEO Darren Schumacher; ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ President Rhea Law; Eric Moore, deputy to the commanding general, U.S. Army DEVCOM; Adam Rawlett, senior scientist, U.S. Army Research Lab; Norma Alcantar, engineering professor and associate dean of research

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ secures contract with U.S. Army, strengthening collaboration with Department of Defense

The University of South Florida has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities.

September 4, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success, University News

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ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ recognized by Forbes as the best employer among Florida universities

The University of South Florida is one of Florida’s best employers – and ranks No. 1 among all public or private universities in the state – according to a new list released by Forbes.

August 21, 2025University News

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ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ kicks off fall semester as thousands of students move into residence halls

Residence halls are again expected to be at full capacity with approximately 7,500 students living on the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses when classes begin on Monday, Aug. 25.

August 19, 2025Campus Life, University News

New faculty gathered around the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ seal

Meet the new faculty helping power ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s future

From AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university’s continued momentum as a hub for world-changing innovation and academic excellence.

August 13, 2025Research and Innovation, University News

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Top stories of ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ's summer semester

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s campuses remained vibrant throughout the summer – breaking multiple records. From lifesaving research, to philanthropic giving and thousands of K-12 students connecting at summer camp, the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ community embodies what it means to be bold. Read more about some of the summer semester's biggest moments.

August 11, 2025University News

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ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ confers nearly 2,700 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies

Graduates included a student who is blind and overcame the odds to fulfill his lifelong dream and a biomedical sciences major who donated part of his liver to save the life of a baby.

August 10, 2025University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Board of Trustees to consider out-of-state fee increase proposal

The University of South Florida Board of Trustees will consider a proposal to increase out-of-state student fees. If approved, the increase will be effective beginning Fall 2025.

July 3, 2025University News

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ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s University Communications and Marketing team recognized with platinum Hermes Award

The University of South Florida’s Be Bold campaign earned the prestigious platinum award in the 2025 Hermes Creative Awards. Selected from more than 6,000 global entries, the campaign showcases authentic stories of ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ students, faculty and staff to highlight the university’s bold spirit.

July 2, 2025University News

University of South Florida presidential search

Opportunities to get involved in ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s presidential search

The ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Presidential Search Committee will hold a virtual listening session and launch a digital survey to develop the draft position profile.

July 1, 2025University News

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Important funding for ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ in final state budget

The University of South Florida will receive significant funding in Florida’s 2025-26 state budget, supporting major initiatives in research, student success and campus development across all three campuses.

June 30, 2025University News

President Rhea Law looks at a photo with Sen. Darryl Rouson

ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ to advance its position as a leader in mental and behavioral health by creating a new research center named for Sen. Darryl Rouson

The Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ will conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.

June 25, 2025University News

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An update on the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ presidential search

Mike Griffin, chair of the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Presidential Search Committee and vice chair of the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Board of Trustees, provides an update on the presidential search selection process and how the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ community can get involved.

June 20, 2025University News

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